Digital Health Interventions Are Effective for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Self-Management: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health interventions (DHIs) could be a valuable self-management tool for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but little research exists on IBS-focused DHIs and their effectiveness. This review aimed to identify DHIs for IBS and evaluate their characteristics, effectiveness, and feasibility.

Methods

Our study team, including patient partners, conducted a systematic review using Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL from database inception to May 2024. Experimental and observational studies evaluating DHIs designed for use by IBS patients were included. Data extraction and assessment included study and DHI characteristics, effectiveness outcomes (symptom severity, quality of life, psychological indices, patient empowerment), and fea

SUBMITTER: D'Silva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11839690 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature